Facilities and Services of the ACT Heritage Library

Research

Photocopying in black and white up to A3 size is available. Charges apply.
Microfilm and microfiche readers and copiers are available. Charges apply.
Image reproduction from our Images ACT database is available. Charges apply.
Use of digital cameras to copy collection items is permitted and should be discussed with reading room staff. This is in line with the NSLA Position Statement: self-copying copyrighted collection materials.
All copying is done in compliance with the Australian Copyright Act and the NSLA Copyright Information for Clients guide. Please be aware that some collections are subject to donor restrictions on copying and these agreements must be honoured by Libraries ACT.

The ACT Heritage Library is primarily a reference library with a responsibility for preservation of the documentary heritage of the ACT.
ACT Heritage Library items are not for loan with the exception of material within our two lending collections: A small collection of local histories and other material of local interest in Fyshwick and the Local Author Showcase at Civic Public Library.
Loan of items from these collections are according the policies and procedures of Libraries ACT for public library materials.
The ACT Heritage Library has kits for recording oral history, which are available for loan to members of the community, to record stories that will be included in the Heritage Collection. (Loan of these kits is dependent on the oral histories being suitable for inclusion in the Collection.) Find out how to borrow an oral history recording kit here.
Inter Library Loan of items is available according to the National and State Libraries Australia Collaborative Lending Principles.

Near access to public transport.
Online teaching materials addressing Australian Curriculum in relation to local history and transport for Years K-6.